The Forsan Band has been named in the Top 10 who will be advancing to the finals in the Area A-2A marching contest, at Dick Bivins Stadium.  

Big Spring Pride Drive is advancing to the Finals at the Area Marching contest today.  

The holidays are right around the corner. What's better than a locally, one of a kind gift idea for this Christmas.  

Due to utility crews working on a water line repair, Main Street from 11th Street to 12th Street will be closed to thru traffic.  Traffic will be detoured around the work zone until repairs are completed.  We apologize for any inconvenience and ask for your patience while work is completed. …

Scenic Mountain Medical Center and Scenic Mountain Medical Group hosted the annual Pink for a Purpose event on Wednesday afternoon,  before the monthly Alive After 5. 

When they meet Thursday evening, Big Spring ISD school board members will hear a report on how the district's students are progressing academically so far this school year.

There has been a large water main leak on the west side of Big Spring. Residents in the area from Andree Street to the I-20 Service Road will experience low to no water pressure while water lines are repaired. Utility crews will shut off water service and start repairs within the hour.  We a…

National Newspaper Week is Oct.  3-9 ... we want to extend our appreciation to our community for the support over the years. 

The Howard County Library will open their doors to the public beginning Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021.

The annual Prairie Dog Fly-In drew in community members and pilots from around the area to the Big Spring Airport terminal. 

The Friends of the Library book sale is going until 5 p.m. 

Scenic Mountain Medical Center, a member of Steward Health Care family, is pleased to welcome Ryan Williams, PA-C. Ryan Williams has worked as a licensed Physician Assistant for 16 years. He is passionate about healthcare and views it as a way to positively contribute to his community. Ryan …

The City of Big Spring issued a notification to water customers and residents of Big Spring on Thursday morning. The notification stated a maximum contaminant level in the city's drinking water.

Howard County Library will be closed starting Thursday September 30, 2021,until further notice. If you need to renew library materials or needreference/information assistance, please call 432-264-2260.If you need a computer, printer, copy/fax machine, please use the Howard College Library se…

Vendors are set up at Hotel Settles for the Bridal and Quinceneara Show. 

The 3rd annual Bikes Across Big Spring is going on until 6 p.m. 

The 2021 Dove Hunt Closing Ceremony honored four veterans, at First Methodist Church. 

The Howard County Fair will conclude on Sunday.  

The Homecoming Court for Big Spring High School has been announced. Voting is taking place this week and the King and Queen will be announced on Friday night. 

Randy Johnson, superintendent of schools for Forsan ISD, has notified the FISD School Board of his intention to retire after the 2021-2022 school year.  Mr. Johnson has served as the superintendent for 18 years.  Before accepting the role of superintendent, he served as the principal of Fors…

We shall never forget ...

Scenic Mountain Medical Center held a remembrance ceremony Saturday morning in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the tragic day.  

We need the community’s help. The animal shelter is full, all of our animals are URGENT. We haven't experienced being this full for this long for quite some time. The reality is that our space is limited, and we're seeing more and more animals brought in through animal control - either becau…

Due to service on water lines, customers on the east side of Big Spring will experience low to no water

The City of Big Spring, family members, friends, and community members gathered together to honor Col. Jim Little on Tuesday afternoon, as he prepares to step into retirement. 

Highland residents are joining together to make sure American soldiers know they are not forgotten, as the attacks in Afghanistan continue. Several homeowners have joined together, more specifically, to honor the 13 soldiers who recently lost their lives in one of the first Kabul Airport attacks.

Spur 327 and Micky & the Motorcars took the stage at the amphitheater Saturday night for the United Way kickoff concert.  

The first day of a 2-day scramble has wrapped up and the United Way is getting ready for the concert at the amphitheater this evening.  

A special meeting of the Coahoma Independent School Board of Trustees has been called for Monday, Aug. 30.

BIG SPRING, TEXAS— The health and safety of our patients, visitors, employees, and our community remains our top priority at Scenic Mountain Medical Center. Therefore, in line with guidance provided by the CDC and the Texas State Department of Health related to COVID-19, SMMC will have visit…

This past weekend youth in the community enjoyed one more event,  at Life Church,  before saying goodbye to Summer. There were bounce houses, games of dodge ball, and food trucks.

The evening turned out with welcoming weather, adding to the local vendors and live music that took place in downtown Big Spring this weekend.  

AUSTIN – With the school year beginning in person for many districts across the state, the Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding the public of steps they can take to keep students and staff members safe. This includes slowing down in school zones, staying off cell phones and being a…

Coahoma ISD  announced its policy today that this school year, healthy meals will be offered every school day to all students at no cost. Typically, a student’s household must meet income eligibility requirements to qualify for free or reduced-price meals. However, the United States Departme…

Big Spring ISD announced on Tuesday its policy that this school year, healthy meals will be offered every school day to all students at no cost. Typically, a student's household must meet income eligibility requirements to qualify for free or reduced-priced meals. However, the United States …

On Tuesday, August 10, 2021, crews will be working in the intersection of Goliad and East 24th Street.  All lanes of Goliad Street will be closed from the FM 700 north service road to East 24th Street until work is complete.  All traffic will be diverted around the work zone.  If you must tr…

On Tuesday, July 27, 2021, crews will finish seal coating on South Goliad before beginning work in District 4 to seal coat the following areas:

Big Spring Criminal Investigations Division Detectives and the Department of Public Safety Texas Ranger Division have been investigating the suspicious death of Maria Soto Hispanic/Female 46 years of age. On the 21st of July 2021 Detectives developed probable cause to have a warrant issued f…

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On the 21th of July 2021 at approximately 12:40 A.M., Big Spring Police Department officers and Big Spring Fire/EMS were dispatched to the 1100 blk Lloyd in reference to an unresponsive female victim.  Upon arrival officers and EMS found the female subject to be Maria Soto Hispanic/Female 46…